Route to Yamunotri at a glance
DehradunStart
Mussoorie≈ 35 km
NaugaonYamuna valley
Barkot≈ 130 km from Dehradun
Janki Chatti≈ 45 km
Yamunotri≈ 6 km walk
From Rishikesh, the road goes via Chamba and Dharasu to Barkot.
Yamunotri by bus
Dehradun - Barkot5-6 hrs
Buses run from Dehradun and Rishikesh to Barkot and Janki Chatti in the yatra season. Shared jeeps cover Barkot to Janki Chatti.
- Stay the night in Barkot and reach Janki Chatti early.
Yamunotri by train
Dehradun≈ 175 km
Rishikesh≈ 210 km
Dehradun is the most convenient railway station for Yamunotri.
- Take a morning train or the overnight from Delhi.
The walk from Janki Chatti
Distance≈ 6 km
Time3-4 hrs up
A paved, steep path climbs along the Yamuna gorge. Ponies, palkis and porters (pithoo) are available at fixed rates.
- Start by 6-7 am.
- Keep a rain jacket handy.
